Exploratory study examines employer and graduate perspectives on tertiary education relevance, indicating the need for curriculum enhancement.
The relevance of tertiary education in Nigeria cannot be underestimated, especially as it is relevant to the world of work. This exploratory study investigated the relevance of tertiary education to the world of work recruitment process in Nigeria,employers and tertiary education graduates’ perspectives on the influence of course of study on possession of work readiness skills and the effectiveness of tertiary education in Nigeria. Data for the study were collected by means of semi-structured interviews held with six employers of tertiary education graduates in the secondary education, tertiary education and engineering sectors, and 24 tertiary education graduates from the same organisations. Analysis of data showed that possession of tertiary education qualification was vital for the world of work recruitment process, there were differing perspectives on the influence of course of study on possession of work readiness skills and the effectiveness of tertiary education in Nigeria. It was concluded that for tertiary education to be effective and considered so by all stakeholders, curriculum should be enhanced by increasing the content of practical exposures and experiences within it.
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